Minds and Mics

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How to Stop Self-Defeating Behaviors with Dr. Tom Horvath Apr 27, 2026

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In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist and author Tom Horvath about how to use functional analysis to break the cycle of self-defeating behaviors.

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Suffering, Self-Doubt, and Expectations with Lodro Rinzler Apr 12, 2026

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In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author and mindfulness teacher Lodro Rinzler about suffering, self-doubt, expectations, and more.

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EPISODE TOPICS

The Buddhist concept of basic goodness
The nature of self-doubt
Limiting beliefs around meditation
Expectation management
How mindfulness fosters self-solve
Suffering and the second arrow problem

A Mind for Adventure with Alastair Humphreys Mar 02, 2026

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In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author and adventurer Alastair Humphreys about what it means to live adventurously, the connection between adventure and mental health, microadventures, self-reinvention, and more.

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EPISODE TOPICS

Adventurous decision making
Ambition: nature or nurture?
Feelings follow action
Epic adventures vs microadventures
What is a microadventure?
5-9 adventures
Sparks of adventure
The essential feature of adventure
Adventure and values clarity
The emotional benefits of adventure
Incrementalism
Joseph Campbell and true purpose of the hero’s journey
Fatherhood and adventure
Modeling adventure
Localism
Self-reinvention

The Psychology of Curiosity with Anne-Laure Le Cunff Feb 16, 2026

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Nick interviews author and neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff about the psychology of curiosity.

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Emotion Hacks with Dr. Ryan Martin Feb 01, 2026

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In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about our favorite tips for improving mood and cultivating a healthier relationship with our emotions.

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6 Root Causes of Anxiety Jan 26, 2026

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The root causes of anxiety aren't always buried in your past... sometimes they're hiding in plain site in the present!

In this episode, psychologist Nick Wignall and therapist Emma McAdam share 6 common but frequently ignored root causes of anxiety and how to work through them in your own life.

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How to (Not) Find Your Purpose with Dr. Ross White Jan 11, 2026

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In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Ross White about the psychology of finding your purpose.

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What is purpose exactly?
How purpose is different than values
Why forming is better than finding purpose
Do you need a purpose?
When finding your purpose is avoidance
Ross's 3-part framework: Get, Protect, Reset
Self-compassion

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The Strange Psychology of Anger Oct 19, 2025

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In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about the frequently misunderstood psychology of anger.

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EPISODE TOPICS

The most important misconception about anger
Why anger would be considered a positive, not negative, emotion
Why venting is bad for you
The relationship between chronic anger and chronic anxiety
How to deal with underlying anger on a team
The difference between anger and frustration
Whether grumpiness is a form of anger
Ryan's best advice for dealing with angry people
Why diagraming your anger is helpful
What part of psychology is most underrated by psychologists

The Imperfectionist Mindset with Oliver Burkeman Oct 18, 2024

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In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author Oliver Burkeman about the imperfectionist mindset and how this counterintuitive idea can help with everything from perfectionism and indecisiveness to procrastination and imposter syndrome.

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